Bodegas Manzanos 1890 Finca Manzanos Tempranillo
A vibrant red wine with ripe black fruits, liquorice, and a hint of spice, perfect with pasta
Bodegas Manzanos 1890 Finca Manzanos Tempranillo Rioja DOCa, Spain, is a dry Red still wine crafted from a blend of native Tempranillo and Garnacha grape varieties. Undergoing slow fermentation and six months of oak ageing in French and American barrels, it develops a mellow character. This vegan and vegetarian-friendly wine boasts an intense cherry red colour, with aromas of ripe black and red fruits, spices, liquorice, and chocolate. The palate is round and well-balanced, showcasing its fruit-driven notes. It pairs wonderfully with simple pasta and meat dishes, such as a classic bolognaise.
75.0CL , 13.5% ABV , Vintage: 2024
Vinification
Really healthy grapes were harvested and after slow fermentation in tank at controlled temperatures the wine was transferred to barrel. A mixture of a very few of new American oak barrels, just to give the spice and toast aromas but mostly 2nd and 3rd year barrels of predominantly French oak were used to promote the evolution of the wine from a bright fruit bomb to something more mellow with a roundness and the unmistakeable stamp of something good. Oak Ageing: 6 Months in French and American mostly 2nd and 3rd year barrels. 100% wine oaked, 10% new oak.
Flavour profile
This intense cherry red wine offers a rich bouquet of ripe black and red fruits, complemented by intriguing notes of spices, liquorice, and chocolate. On the palate, it is round and well-balanced, showcasing its fruit-driven character with a mellow finish.
Serving recommendation
Serve at 12-14°C. Decant for 30 minutes to enhance its fruit and spice aromas.